Blackmagic ATEM Mini is 4 HDMI input live production switcher and 1 HDMI Output with USB-C port.
There are three models of Blackmagic ATEM Mini.
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Here are the main features of ATEM Mini's
Here's Frequently asked questions of ATEM Mini's
Question: Does Blackmagic ATEM Mini has a built-in recording?
Answer: ATEM Mini does not have built-in recording however ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Pro ISO has.
Question: Which ATEM Mini can stream directly to my custom RTMP CDN or YouTube or Facebook?
Answer: ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Pro ISO has the capabilities to stream directly via RTMP protocols, YouTube, or Facebook.
Question: How can I stream using ATEM Mini?
Answer: You'll need a live streaming encoder, it could be Hardware or Software-based.
Alternatively, you can use all ATEM Mini USB-C act as a webcam, connect ATEM Mini USB-C to your computer, and use OBS, vMix or other streaming software to stream.
Question: What is the USB-C port in the ATEM Mini for?
Answer: ATEM Mini USB-C port is for upgrading the firmware, change ATEM Mini configuration, Webcam and recording (available on ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Pro ISO)
Question: Can the USB port and the Ethernet port both be connected simultaneously?
Answer: Yes. These ports have different purposes.
Question: Does ATEM Mini work with Zoom, Microsoft Team?
Answer: Yes, connect ATEM Mini's USB-C to your computer and use Zoom or Microsoft Team and select ATEM Mini, Pro or Pro ISO in both audio and video and you will have control through the switcher.
Question: Can I use ATEM Mini's without the computer?
Answer: Yes. You can use ATEM Mini's Front Panel to switch different video sources.
Question: What is the purpose of using ATEM Control software?
Answer: This allows you to import graphics, enhanced audio mixer, chromakey, and more
Question: Can I mix and match the video format?
Answer: All three model of ATEM Mini has built-in video conversion on every input. This allows all video inputs, in HD format such as 720p, 1080i or 1080p can be converted and connected to the desired program output format.
Here are the charts of ATEM Mini
Model | ATEM Mini | ATEM Mini Pro | ATEM Mini Pro ISO |
Total Video Inputs | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Total Outputs | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Total Aux Outputs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Audio Inputs | 2 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. | 2 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. | 2 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. |
Total Audio Outputs | None, embedded audio-only. | None, embedded audio-only. | None, embeddedaudio-only. |
Timecode Connection | none | none | none |
HDMI Video Inputs | 4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable. 2 channel embedded audio. | 4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable. 2 channel embedded audio. | 4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable. 2 channel embedded audio. |
Video Input Re-Sync | On all 4 HDMI inputs. | On all 4 HDMI inputs. | On all 4 HDMI inputs. |
Frame Rate and Format Converters | On all 4 HDMI inputs. | On all 4 HDMI inputs. | On all 4 HDMI inputs. |
HDMI Program Outputs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ethernet | Ethernet supports 10/100 BaseT for software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection. | Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection. | Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection. |
Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type-C 2.0 for webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection. | 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection. | 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection. |
HD Video Input Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
HD Video Output Standards | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
Video Streaming | NO | Yes | Yes |
Video Streaming Standards | NONE | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 | 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
Ultra HD Video Standards | None | None | None |
Video Sampling | 4:2:2 YUV | 4:2:2 YUV | 4:2:2 YUV |
Color Precision | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
Color Space | Rec 709 | Rec 709 | Rec 709 |
HDMI Input Resolutions from Computers | 1280 x 720p 50Hz, 59.94Hz and 60Hz 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97,30, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz 1920 x1080i 50 and 59.94Hz 60Hz | 1280 x 720p 50Hz, 59.94Hz and 60Hz 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97,30, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz 1920 x1080i 50 and 59.94Hz 60Hz | 1280 x 720p 50Hz, 59.94Hz and 60Hz 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97,30, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz 1920 x1080i 50 and 59.94Hz 60Hz |
Colorspace Conversion | Hardware-basedreal-time. | Hardware-based real-time. | Hardware-based real-time. |
Upstream Keyers | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Downstream Keyers | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Advanced Chroma Keyers | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Linear/Luma Keyers | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Transition Keyer | DVE Only | DVE Only | DVE Only |
Total Number of Layers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Pattern Generators | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Color Generators | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DVE with Borders and Drop Shadow | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Interface | Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768. | Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768. | Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768. |
Audio Mixer | 6 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. Level and Peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control. | 6 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. Level and Peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control. | 6 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. Level and Peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control. |
Analog Input | Unbalanced stereo | Unbalanced stereo | Unbalanced stereo |
Analog Input Delay | Up to 8 frames | Up to 8 frames | Up to 8 frames |
Input Impedance | 1.8k | 1.8k | 1.8k |
Max Input Level | +6dBV | +6dBV | +6dBV |
Mic Plug-In Power | Available on both 3.5mm mini-jack connections. | Available on both 3.5mm mini-jack connections. | Available on both 3.5mm mini-jack connections. |
Direct Streaming | NONE | ATEM Mini Pro ISO supports direct live streaming over ethernet using Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP). | ATEM Mini Pro ISO supports direct live streaming over ethernet using Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP). |
Direct Recording Video and Audio | NONE | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media to direct record a .mp4 H.264 with AAC audio at the ATEM video standard. | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port can record directly to external media. |
Video Recording | NONE | 1 x Program out as H.264 .mp4 file at the Streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio. | 4 x HDMI ISO inputs as H.264 .mp4 files at up to 70Mb/s quality at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio. 1 x Program out as H.264 .mp4 file at the Streaming quality setting and at the ATEM video standard with AAC audio. |
ISO Recording | NONE | NONE | Yes |
Audio Recording | NONE | Program out HDMI embedded | 6 x 2 channel audio inputs recorded as seperate 24‑bit 48KHz .wav files. Including 2 x analog stereo audio inputs and 4 x HDMI 2 channel embedded audio inputs. |
Switching | NONE | NONE | Program switching recorded as a DaVinci Resolve project .drp file. |
Media Format | NONE | Supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file system | Supports media formatted ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file system |
Multi View Monitoring | NONE | 1 x 10 Views including left right configurable Program/Preview, 4 HDMI inputs, Media Player, Streaming Status, Recording Status and Audio Meters. | 1 x 10 Views including left right configurable Program/Preview, 4 HDMI inputs, Media Player, Streaming Status, Recording Status and Audio Meters. |
Multi View Video Standard | NONE | HD | HD |
Media Players | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Channels | Fill and key for each Media Player | Fill and key for each Media Player | Fill and key for each Media Player |
Media Pool Still Image Capacity | 20 with fill and key. | 20 with fill and key. | 20 with fill and key. |
Media Pool Still Image Format | PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF. | PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF. | PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF. |
Control Panel | Built-in control panel. Software control panel with camera control included. Supports optional hardware panel. | Built-in control panel. Software control panel with camera control included. Supports optional hardware panel. | Built-in control panel. Software control panel with camera control included. Supports optional hardware panel. |
Control Panel Connection | Ethernet supports 10/100 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network. Also used for updating the software. ATEM Mini supports direct USB-C connection. | Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Ethernet used for direct connection between panel and chassis or via network. ATEM Mini Pro also supports direct USB-C connection. Ethernet or USB-C used for updating the software. | Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT. Ethernet used for direct connection between panel and chassis or via network. ATEM Mini Pro ISO also supports direct USB‑C connection. Ethernet or USB‑C used for updating the software. |
Control Panel Compatibility | Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel. | Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel. | Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel. ATEM Mini Pro ISO can be configured using Blackmagic Videohub Hardware Panel Setup utility to route sources to destinations using Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro. |
Control Panel Included | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later and Windows 10. | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later and Windows 10 64 bit only. | ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later and Windows 10 64 bit only. |
Software Updates | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility. | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility. | Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility. |
Configuration | Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis. | Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis. | Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis. |
Operating Systems | Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. | Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. | Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 10, 64-bit. |
Power Supply | 1 x External 12V power supply. | 1 x External 12V power supply. | 1 x External 12V power supply. |
Power Usage | 18W | 30W | 36W |
Operating Temperature | 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F) | 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F) | 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F) |
Storage Temperature | -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) | -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) | -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) |
Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing | 0% to 90% non-condensing | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
What's Included | ATEM Mini External 12V DC power supply with international socket adapters | ATEM Mini Pro External 12V DC power supply with international socket adapters | ATEM Mini Pro ISO External 12V DC power supply with international socket adapters |
Warranty | 12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. | 12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. | 12 Months Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. |